Lauren Burkitt

italy

Milan is full of architectural gems. A couple of the attractions I was most excited to visit in Italy were actually located in Milan, Villa Necchi Campiglio being one of them. I wrote a list of reasons why I wanted to spend three months in Italy long before I boarded my flight. It’s a very long list… Continue Reading

What an experience! I love trying new fitness classes and checking out boutique spas while travelling. I was riding the spin train pretty good just before I left Kauai at the start of July and have been craving a really good spin ever since. The spinning boom in North America doesn’t seem to be quite… Continue Reading

“I’d heard how wonderful the food was. How different the tomatoes taste, and how fresh the cheese. But I wasn’t prepared for backyards of oranges, roadsides of arugula, or gardens tucked amidst olive groves. I hadn’t thought of the seafood.” -Nikole Herriott. Italy 2011. These pictures are old, but I still wanted to share them with… Continue Reading

A conversation between a local Italian man and an American woman: “I’ve been in Rome for three weeks and all I’ve done is learn a few Italian words and eat.” “You feel guilty because you are American, you don’t know how to enjoy yourself.” “I beg your pardon?” “Americans, you work too hard. You get burnt out…. Continue Reading

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